Deanwood
Neighborhood Library

E-Books, audiobooks, music and more!

Would you like to take advantage of all of the free digital materials that DC Public Library has to offer, but don’t know where to start? Our staff is here to help!We will gladly walk you through using your Nook, Kindle, iPad, smartphone, laptop or other electronic device to download books, movies, magazines, music and more.Stop by on a Wednesday between noon and 2 p.m. and, if possible, bring your device with you.

Dr. Seuss on the Loose!

Would you, could you?

Would you, could you celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with us? The Cat in the Hat will be at the Deanwood Library along with his two mischievous friends on Wednesday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Deanwood Staff Picks for Valentines Day

Want to celebrate the season by reading a book about love (or lust?) Here are some favorites of the Deanwood staff:

My School DC: School Lottery Information Sessions

Learn - Apply - Enroll

Which school will your child call My School?

Winter Wonderland Fun!

Winter is almost upon us. Join us at the Deanwood Library to discover a place of winter magic.In December, experience wintertime merriment through seasonal books, movies, Bingo, and festive things to make and crafts good enough to eat.There will be a Winter Wonderland Fun Day on Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for children ages 4-12. This event will include seasonal stories and things to make and eat.

Johnny Appleseed: a Tall Tale

Will the real Johnny please stand up!

John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was a legendary folk and wilderness hero.He was born in Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War. During his vast travels, Johnny planted and established orchards throughout the American Midwest.John Chapman has been featured in numerous children's books, movies and stories.

September is Library Card Sign- up Month

Get your card today and enjoy the privileges:

Roald Dahl Day

D is for Dahl

Roald Dahl was born on Sept. 13, 1916 in Llandaff, South Wales and died on Nov. 23, 1990 in Oxford, England. He wrote 19 children's books, including James and the Giant Peach (1961) and the extremely successful Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964).

School Days

Get Ready For Kindergarten

August is a time to celebrate and support children entering kindergarten. Going to the kindergarten is a momentous event for young children as well as their parents. A classroom full of children can be overwhelming for most children.Talk to your child about the wonderful new adventures and fun activities he/she will experience in kindergarten.

Amazing Spider-Man

Spider-Man Debuts: Anniversary

Happy 51st Birthday, Spider-Man!Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created this superhero for Marvel Comics on Aug. 1, 1962. The first Spider-man comic was published in March 1963. In the first issue, a young man is bitten by a radioactive spider and he discovers wondrous super abilities.

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